Workers aged 18-24 find free coffee in the office more enticing than a pint with colleagues, a new study has revealed.
Almost one in five Gen Z employees (19%) said that coffee breaks with colleagues were the most attractive perk when working in a physical office, as long as it’s free. That’s almost four times more than the number of Gen Z (5%) who say post-work drinks are a top perk.
Data from coffee experts at Philips has also revealed that Gen Z are the most likely to use coffee as a ‘concentration aid’ during the working day, with over a quarter (26%) of 18-24 year olds saying it helps them focus on work.
However, when working from home and trading the office environment for kitchen tables and spare bedrooms, many young workers struggle without their daily rituals.
One in seven (14%) said they regularly forget to take breaks when working remotely, with 11% drank less coffee because they no longer had access to a decent coffee machine.
The absence of office coffee culture can even have an effect on morale, with over 1 in 10 (14%) Gen Z saying they feel lonely working from home, and a further 17% saying they don’t speak to a single other person on a work from home day.
Charley Parnell, coffee expert at Philips, said: “People often think they’ll miss the big moments of office life most, such as work socials or after-work drinks. But our research suggests it’s often the smaller daily rituals that have the biggest impact.
“As the working from home debate continues, it’s clear that many have underestimated the power of a simple cup of coffee – for both its emotional impact and team building qualities in a workplace.”
For those looking to improve their at home coffee experience, the Philips Baristina is the perfect choice, bringing the quality and taste of freshly ground beans to the small footprint and convenience of pod coffee machines.
Available from John Lewis and Currys in both black and white for £299.99, the Baristina can brew cafe quality coffee to rival the expensive office machine in just 60 seconds.
